Humane Society of the Treasure Coast honors its volunteers

Humane Education Pet Therapy volunteer and obedience and agility coordinator Kathy Kent (left) was honored for her years of service to the HSTC. She is pictured here with HSTC President and CEO Frank Valente and Volunteer Coordinator Bitsy McKay.

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PALM CITY - Another year of generous support was marked by the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast's Volunteer Appreciation Party on April 21. The HSTC honored the 131 volunteers who attended the "Dancing Through the Decades" themed party, which also commemorated 58 years of the HSTC's service to community pets. This past year, HSTC volunteers donated more than 95,000 hours of their time and talents.

Youth volunteer Jodie Le Roi assisted her mother, Diane, by handing out the door prizes that were generously contributed by the thrift stores, administrative personnel and shelter friends. Youth volunteer Jamie Lovell also participated by serving food and welcoming party guests.

Humane Education Pet Therapy volunteer and obedience and agility coordinator Kathy Kent also was honored for her years of service to the HSTC.

Mrs. Peters Smokehouse and Catering Company of Jensen Beach, which has been smoking fish since 1914, catered the affair. AJ the DJ of Port St. Lucie provided the music and the Treasure Coast's go-to party specialist, Eventmakers of Stuart, donated the decorations.

An HSTC tote was given to each of the guests with discount coupons from Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt, Spa Essence, Back2Basics, The Fur Seasons, Mrs. Peters and the HSTC's thrift stores.

Since 1955, the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast, located at 4100 SW Leighton Farm Ave. in Palm City, has been the leading advocate for animal welfare in the Martin County area. A 501(c)3 private, nonprofit organization, the Humane Society relies on donations, wills and bequests to support its programs and services. As a local Humane Society, HSTC is run independently from any national welfare or humane organization with no financial assistance from these groups. Follow the HSTC on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/humanesocietyTC and Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/hstc1 and Instagram at hstcadopt. For more information, visit http://www.hstc1.org or call 772-223-8822.

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